Today's Top Stories
How Kennett Square Transformed from Sleepy Borough to ‘One of the Most Beautiful Towns’ in Pennsylvania
In recent years, Kennett Square has successfully transformed from a sleepy borough into one of the most beautiful towns in Pennsylvania, writes Katie... Read more
As State’s GOP Chief, Val DiGiorgio Presents Strategy for Trump’s Re-Election in 2020
Val DiGiorgio, the former chairman of the Chester County GOP and the current leader of Pennsylvania’s Republican Party, has presented his plan for Don... Read more
Berwyn-Based La Cabra Brewing to Open a Second Restaurant
Berwyn-based La Cabra Brewing is opening a second restaurant on the Main Line, writes Michael Klein for the Philadelphia Inquirer. The new restaurant,... Read more
Anonymous Donation of $500,000 Establishes Interest-Free Loans for Local Federal Employees
An anonymous donor has made a $500,000 donation to the Hebrew Free Loan Society of Greater Philadelphia for interest-free, short-term loans to federal... Read more
After Loss of Costco as Its Largest Customer, Local Mushroom Farm Files for Bankruptcy
Oakshire Mushroom Farm in Kennett Square has voluntarily filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy as it looks to reorganize, writes Natalie Kostelni for the Ph... Read more
WCU to Celebrate Legacy of MLK Jr. on Friday with Annual Honoring of Drum Major for Justice
Martin Luther King Jr. Day was officially celebrated on Monday, but West Chester University will hold its annual celebration on Friday, Jan. 25, after... Read more
VISTA Careers – University of Valley Forge
Founded in 1939, the University of Valley Forge is a Christian university offering undergraduate, graduate, and lifelong learning programs with a miss... Read more
A Model of Lifelong Learning: Students Like This Are the Reason WilmU Caters to Working Adults
By Bob Yearick Go to the word “perseverance” in your dictionary. Is there a picture of Wendy Harris there? No? Well, there should be. At last May’s Wi... Read more
FROM DELCO: Check Out Where Fortune Ranks SAP Among the 50 Best Workplaces in Technology
SAP, the market leader in enterprise application software with a North American headquarters in Newtown Square, is among the 50 Best Workplaces in Tec... Read more
Chester County Briefly: January 23
Michael Murphy Jr. The Chester County Commissioners have appointed Murphy as Director of the Department of Emergency Services. Murphy was formerly Pla... Read more
Former Immaculata Star, Women’s Basketball Pioneer Dies at 64
Former Immaculata basketball star Mary Scharff, a pioneer for women in the sport, has died of complications from a 40-year battle with a brain tumor,... Read more
Sen. Bob Casey Ends Speculation on Potential Presidential Run
U.S. Sen. Bob Casey of Pennsylvania stated last week that he would not run for president in the next election, thus ending months of speculation, writ... Read more
Local Second-Grader’s Letter of Support Prompts Surprise Visit from Eagles Wide Receiver
Abigail Johnson, a local second-grader, recently penned a heartwarming letter of support to Eagles wide receiver Alshon Jeffery, whose dropped pass ag... Read more
With No Fairy-Tale Ending This Year, Nick Foles Again Demonstrates Qualities of a True Leader
Eagles quarterback Nick Foles, who led the team to its first Super Bowl championship last year after taking over for the injured Carson Wentz, has aga... Read more
Immaculata to Host Info Session, Student-Guided Campus Tour on Saturday, Jan. 26
Immaculata University will host an undergraduate admissions information session on campus Saturday, Jan. 26 in the Green Room of Villa Maria Hall. An... Read more
Employers Benefit as Students ‘Look the Part, Feel the Part’ at TCHS Career and Training Fair
The annual Technical College High School Career and Training Fair, which has proven to be a win-win proposition for both employers and students, will... Read more
